Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 16,017, Abner Fowler, N.H.

SERVICE N.H.
Fowler, Abner Mary
NUMBER
W.16.017
CONTENTS

7324 G New Hampshire Roll
Abner Fowler -
of Sandbornton in the state of N. Hampshire who was a Private - in the regiment commanded by Colonel A. Scammel of the New Hampshire line, for the term of Three Years 1777 -
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 29 th of April 1818 -
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th of March 1819 and sent to Will m Badger Esq r Judge Stratford Ct. N. H.
Arrears to 4th of March 1819. 10 mo: \frac{2}{30} \frac{4}{31} - 81:56 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th Sept. 1819. - 48: -
$129:56
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued

Let G. S. Phelps No 12 1836
Stephen sent to A. S. Dyer Esq. Dear New-Hamp. 6 th Sept. 1820

Ms. A. 9. 2. 16 Ms. A. 9. 2. 17
Notification sent to A. Pierce Esq. Dover New-Hamp: 6 th Sept. 1820

H 39  Concord N. Hampshire Mary Fowler of Grafton in the State of N. H. who was a _____ in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the _____ late widow of Abner Fowler dec. late a Private in the Revolution N. H.
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord N.H. at the rate of 80 Dollars - 00 - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. at which time same rate to be deducted for 4 Mar 34.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of Feb. 1837 and sent Geo. M. Phelps New Chester N.H.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1836 $440.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mar 37 40.00
$480.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Rhoda Gaddison Clerk, Book A Vol. 1 Page 27

State of New Hampshire County of Strafford } On this 29 th day of April A.D. 1818 before me the
subscriber one of the judges of the Court of common pleas for said County personally appears Abner Fowler aged sixty five years resident in the Town of Sandbornton County and state aforesaid who being by me first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress entitled An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war That he the said Abner Fowler in April 1777 enlisted as a private soldier in the Town of Kingston in said State for three years in the company commanded by Captain James Gray and regiment commanded by Colonel Alexander Scammon New Hampshire line that he continued to serve in said service of the United States in said War on the continental establishment from April 1777 until the 19 th day of April 1780 when he was discharged from service at West Point in the State of New York that his discharge is now lost and he has no reason to believe that it is in existence that he was in the battles of Fort Ann and the first at Stillwater in 1777 and at Monmouth in 1778 and at Newtown in 1779 and that he is in recd

ced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support — Sworn to and declared before me the day and year aforesaid ————— William Buelger
I William Buelger Judge &c. as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Abner Gorler did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy for the term of nine months on the Continental establishment and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the seal of said Court to be hereunto affixed this 20 th day of July 1818
William Buelger
Attest David Waterson Clerk of the Court of Com. Pleas for said County of Stafford

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Abner Fowler
7,324
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Sept. 10/19

That the date of his original declaration in order to obtain a pension is Apr 29, 1818 and the number of his pension certificate is 73.24 :—That his occupation is that of a farmer & his right arm now totally disabled from a wound in building barracks at Valley Forge :—That the number and names of his family residing with him, and their ages and capacities to contribute to their support, are as follows, viz.
a wife Molly Fowler aged sixty four years very infirm, one daughter Hannah Fowler aged twenty four years sick & confined to the house, one son John Fowler aged nineteen years — one grand daughter Mary Ann Gordin aged fourteen years an orphan.
Wherefore he prays the opinion of the said Court as to the value of the property contained in the said schedule, and that the same, together with a copy of the premises, be duly certified to the Secretary of War.
Sworn and declared before the said court the 18 th day of July 1820.
} Olner Fowler
Attest, A. Peirce , CLERK.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.....STRAFFORD ss.
At a Court of Common Pleas holden at Gilford within and for the County of Strafford and State of New-Hampshire, on the 18 th day of July 1820 before
DANIEL M. DURELL , Esquire, Chief Justice, and
VALENTINE SMITH , and SAMUEL QUARLES , } Associate Justices of said Court.
The aforesaid schedule and oath and the above declaration duly subscribed and sworn by the said Olner Fowler having been by him exhibited in person, and presented to the court, and the same being seen and considered, it is the opinion of said Court that the value of the property contained in said schedule is Sixty one dollars Thirty cents. Wherefore the Court order that a copy of the premises, together with the proceedings thereon, be duly certified to the Secretary of War.
Attest, A. Peirce , CLERK.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.....STRAFFORD ss.
I, ANDREW PEIRCE , Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Strafford, being a court of record, do certify that the foregoing schedule and oath, and the declaration annexed, with the proceedings and opinion of the court thereon, are true copies from the Records and files of said court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, the 18 th day of July 1820.
A. Peirce , CLERK.

To the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas now sitting at Citford within and for the County of Strafford and State of New-Hampshire, on the there Tuesday of July, 1820.
Abner Fowler aged sixty eight years, resident in Sanbornton in said County, comes into court, and in pursuance of an act of Congress passed on the 1st day of May, 1820, brings with him, and in his proper person exhibits to said Court a Schedule by him subscribed, containing his whole Estate and Income—his necessary clothing and bedding excepted—as follows:—
one pair of steers two bows, one low case of drawers, one chest, two spinning wheels, one frying pan two old blankets & teakettle one fire shovel, one crane & hooks, one hoe, one plow, wooden pails churn & old brown ware, glass ware & crockery articles one looking glass, 12 knives & spoons two shoats, old cider barrels
Abner Fowler
I owe twenty five dollars to various persons —
And the said Abner Fowler following oath by him duly taken and subscribed:—viz.
in pursuance as aforesaid produceth to said Court the
I Abner Fowler do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818, and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Abner Fowler
And the said Abner Fowler doth here in Court further declare on oath, that he served in the revolutionary war as follows, viz.
a private in the company commenced by Cap t James Gray Col Scamell Regiment New-Hampshire line from April 1777 till April in 1780 & was discharged at West Point as set forth in his former declaration & was in the battles of Fort Ann. Stillwater Monmouth & Shemeng or Newtown in Sullivan's expedition in 1779 —

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the act of Congress of the 4 th of July 1836. —
State of New Hampshire
Grafton ss. on this 2 nd day of November A D 1836 personally appeared before the justice of the Court of Common Pleas for said County now in session at Plymouth in said County of Grafton. Mary Fowler a resident of New Hampshire in said County, aged eighty years, who being first sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836. —
That she is widow of Abner Fowler, who was a private in the service of the united States and served in the Army of the Revolution, subsequent to her intermarriage with him, in consequence of which herein he obtained a pension certificate, which she believes was returned to the War Department at his decease she further states that she was married to the said Abner Fowler on the eighth day of Dec r in the year 1794 and that the said Abner Fowler died on the thirtieth day of April A D 1833 and that she has remained the widow of the said Abner Fowler ever since his decease as will more fully appear by referring to the proof hereto annexed — and for further proof of his

The said Abner Fowler serves as a private in the Army of the revolution who would refer to the documentary evidence on file in the war department of the U.S.
Mary Fowler  her Fowler
Sworn to and subscribed mark on the day and year above written in open court Before me Nathan B. Felton clerk of said court. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court The second day of November A.D. 1836 N.B. Felton clerk
Also M. Phelps of New Bedford aforesaid do hereby certify that Mary Fowler who subscribed the above declaration is credible, her capacity and char- -acters for truth entitle her to full credit Geo M. Phelps Jus. Peace
I also certify there is no record of her marriage to be found Geo M. Phelps Jus. Peace

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
Abner Fowler No. 16,017
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apr. 1777 3 yrs. Pvt. James Gray Alexander Scamwell N.H.                                     
Battles engaged in, Fort Ann Stillwater (1st), Monmouth + Newtown.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, ✓ Enl. at Kingsland, N.H.
Date of application for pension, Apr. 29, 1818. His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Sandbornton, Strafford Co., N.H.
Age at date of application, 65 yrs.
Remarks: Soldier died at New Chester, N.H. Apr. 30, 1833. m. in Seabrook N.H. Dec. 8
1774 Mary Mason. She was al. pension on an application executed Nov. 2, 1836, while 80 years of age and residing
in New Chester, N.H. with their son Abner,
In 1820 dau Hannah ae 24 and son John ae 19 and granddau Mary Ann Gordin an orphan ae 14. Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Affidavit of Nathl Mason 2 Abe Fowler
No. 549
3. Sw.
John H. Thompson Notary Public

I Abraham Fowler of lawful age do hereby and say that my Father Abner Fowler of New Hampshire in the County of Grafton in the State of New Hampshire died at my house in said New Hampshire on the thirtieth day of April 1833. That he had for a number of years prior to his death a pension certificate from the War Department of the U.S.A. and received his pension up to the 4 March 1833. and that my Mother Mary Fowler after his decease on the balance of his pension from the 4 th March 1833 to the 30 th of April of the same year. I further say that Mary Fowler aforesaid resided with the said Abner at his decease at my house and has since and then ever since & has never since been married & still remains the widow of the said Abner - and further that I always understood from my Father & Mother both that they were married at Seabrook N.H. prior to the American Revolution.
Abner Fowler
Sworn to and subscribed the 2 day of November 1836.
before me Geo M. Phelps Jus. Peace
I also hereby certify that said Abner Fowler is a credible person and worthy of credit by such Nov 4 th 1836 Geo M. Phelps Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss
I Edmund W. Toffan of Hampton in the County of Rockingham & State of New Hampshire Notary Publick hereby do certify that Nathaniel Mason of said Hampton subscribed his affidavit which was taken before me on the twenty eighth day of October Attest Domini one thousand eight hundred and thirty six by his mark in my presence.
I do also certify that the said Nathaniel Mason is credible
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal notarial this ninth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty six
E. W. Toffan Notary Publick

I Nathaniel Mason of Hampton, in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire, of lawful age, do hereby depose and say, that I was present at the marriage of my sister Mary Mason with Abner Fowle. They were married in Seabrook by the Rev Mr. Perley, the ordained minister of that place. They were married before the Revolutionary war, I think in the year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Four. Abner Fowle went into the service soon after he was married. I was at that time more than twenty years of age and carried my Sister Hannah to the marriage. Deob and Thomas Fowle of Seabrook were also present.
his Nathaniel Mason mark
State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss.
Personally appeared, before me the aforesaid Nathaniel Mason and made oath that the above affidavit, by him subscribed by his mark, is true.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal notarial, this twenty eighth day of October, Anno Domini, One Thousand eight hundred and thirty six.
E. W. Tappan Notary Public

Affidavit of Nathan B. Felton Abner Fancher
No. 549
3. Dec.
State of New Hampshire Grafton ss. I Nathan B. Felton clerk of the court of Common Pleas for said county of Grafton certify that George M. Phelps whose name is subscribed to the two certificates within written is and was on the 2 nd & 4 th of this present month an acting justice of the peace for said county and that his name so subscribed is his genuine signature being in his own hand writing
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court this 4 th day of November A D 1886
N. B. Felton clerk

549.
New Hampshire Secretary of State's Office December 14. 1836.
Certify the within named Edmund W. Chapman to be a Notary Public duly qualified.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set the Seal of this State.
Ralph Metcalf Secretary.

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N.H.
Hill (formerly Newboston) 20 Jany 1837
Dear J. L. Edwards
549- Since I forwarded a second time the pension papers (Applica- tion 26) of Mary Fowler. & hearing nothing from them have reason to fear they may have reached the capital at the time of the great fire and shared the fate of other unfortunates. I therefore ask the favor of a line informing if they are safely rec d . if not the Applicant wishes to furnish a new set in season for the approaching 4 th of March. Also will Mr. E. please say if Mr. Caswell's papers were rec d from me in Aug t or Sept last? Your most obt humble serv t Geo. M. Phelps

I John Durgin of Sandbornton in the County of Strafford and State of New Hampshire Do testify and say that I enlisted as a Soldier into the Service of the United States for the term of three years Some time in April in the year of Our Lord one thousand Seven hundred and Seventy Seven in Capt James Grays Company Col Alexander Scambs Regt Genl Enoch Hoos Brigade New Hampshire Line on A continental Establishment and I remember and well know That Abner Fowler Now of Sandbornton in County and State Aforesaid Joined Said Company with with my Self at Ticonderoga Som time in April or the first of May the same year and Did serve in the aforesaid Regiment untill he was Discharged at West Point in the State of New York in April in The year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred And Eighty April 29 th 1818 John Durgin
State of New Hampshire County of Strafford } April 29 th 1818 personally appeared John Durgin above named and made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed before me William Badger One of the judges of the Court of common pleas for said County

Dalmatian
Mary Fowler

This certifies to whom it may concern that that Abner Fowler of Sandbornton in the county of Strafford and State of New Hampshire as we are acquainted with him give it as our opinion that from his reduced circumstances in life needs relief from his country
This certificate is made by his request for the purpose of his making application for the provision lately made by congress for the relief of indigent officers and soldiers of the revolutionary army June 30 th 1814
Chas. Sanborn Stephen Gale Noah Eastman } Selectmen of Sandbornton
This may certify that the above named Chas. S. Sanborn Stephen Gale & Noah Eastman were legally chosen and duly sworn into the office of Selectmen for the Town of Sandbornton in the county of Strafford and State of New Hampshire for the year 1815
Attest Joshua Lane Town Clerk State of New Hampshire
Strafford Js. July 16 th 1818 Personally appearing the above named Chas. S. Sanborn and Noah Eastman and Stephen Gale made solemn oath to the truth of the above instrument by them subscribed Before me Nathan Taylor Justice of the Peace

I Jeremiah Smith of Sanbornton in the County of Strafford and State of New Hampshire do testify and Say that some time in April in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven I enlisted as a Soldier into the Service of the United States for the term of three years in Col. James Grays Company Col. Alexander Scamblall Comptree Regiment Genl. Brock poors Brigade New Hampshire Line On A Continental Establishment And I Remember and well know that Abner Fowler Now of Sanbornton in County and State aforesaid joined the aforesaid Company some time in April or May in the year one One thousand seven hundred and sixty seventy seven And served in said Regiment about three years
Jeremiah Smith
State of New Hampshire County of Strafford ss
April 29 th 1818 Then personally appear- ed the above named Jeremiah Smith and made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed before me
William Badger One of the judges of the Court of common pleas for said County

Abner Fowler N. H. act 1818. 8 p/m no. when last p.? G. M. B.
Died 30 April 1833 p. 1. that period LH
Jan'y 31. 1837.

Mary Fowler's
Declaration
G. M. Phelps New Chester N.H.

V.L.M. Rev. War Section.
November 4, 1914.
Mr. H. J. Baker, 471 Columbia Road, Dorchester, Mass.
Madam:-
In reply to your letter dated the 30 th ultimo, you are advised that the record of Abner Fowler W. P. # 16,017 Rev. War pensioner was sent to you February 13, 1913. It is not the practice of this Bureau to furnish more than one such statement to the same person.
A careful search of the records fails to show a claim for Revolutionary War pension on file for Josiah Burley who served in 1775 in Captain Steven Clark's Company. The rolls of New Hampshire troops Rev. War, which were formerly on file in this Bureau, have been transferred to the custody of the Adjutant General U.S.A. War Department, and you should apply to him for information relative to same.
Very respectfully,
E. C. Tienan
Acting Commissioner.

471 Columbia Road, Dorchester, Mass.
Dept of The Interior Bureau of Pensions.
Gentlemen. I am in receipt of your courtesy regarding the pension of Abner Fowler who enlisted Apr. 1777 from Kingston N.H. and served 3 yrs and was present in the battles of Fort Ann, Stillwater(17) Monmouth and Newton.
Have you any records which will show whether he was at Valley Forge or not? Thanking you in advance for the courtesy of your reply, I remain,
Yours sincerely,
Harry J. Baker.
Nov. 30, 1913.

471 Columbia Road
Dorchester, Mass.
Dept. of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions, Washington D. C.
Gentlemen:— Will you kindly give me military history and other data in your archives relating to Josiah  Burley who served in 1775 in Capt. Steven Clark's Co. My authority for this statement is the record in New Hampshire State Papers Vol. 17 page 24 which record was copied from the original pension list in Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C. according to the compiler of that volume. On this page is given Capt. Clark's whole company. This is my second request and I respectfully ask you to make a careful search. Will you also send me the military history and pension records of Abner  Fowler who served from 1777-1780 in Capt. James Gray's Co., Col. Alexander Scamell's regiment.
Yours respectfully, H. J. Baker
Oct 30, 1914.

471 Columbia Road Dorchester Mass
Pension Bureau
Gentlemen - Will you kindly send me a copy of the pension of Abner Fowler of Canterbury N. H. who was a 3 years man in the war of the Revolution. Any family data relative to him would be appreciated also
Sincerely Yours, H. J. Baker
Feb. 4, 1913.

Pension Bureau, Washington D.C.
Will you please send me full record of Abner Fowler of N.H. placed on Pension Roll Mar 5, 1819.
Also have you any pension record of Oliver Smith Blake .
Sincerely yours
Mary Lorring Holman Genealogist.
Address 5 Ashburton Place Boston Mass
c/o N. E. His. Gen. Society.
Sep. 17, 1912

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 16017 Mary Fowler Wid of Abner Fowler Priv Rev War
Act June 7 th 1832
Index: Vol. a , Page 248
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1912 Sept. 24. Hist. to M. L. Hol- man. aw.
1913 Feb. 13. History to H. J. Baker. J.W.
1913 Dec 9. H. J. Baker that mention is made of Valley Forge + c
1914 Nov. 4 H. J. Baker that he has been furnished Record as above.